Wolverines claim first WAC win, take down Chicago State 3-1

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October 6, 2021

schedule 3 min read

The Utah Valley Wolverines women’s volleyball team defeated the Chicago St. Cougars 3-1 (25-18, 23-25, 25-19, 25-17) to secure their first win of Western Athletic Conference (WAC) play on Sept. 30 at the Jones Convocation Center in Chicago.  This was a notable triumph for the Wolverines, who were looking to secure their first WAC win […]

Fear Factory: New Ways to Terrify

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October 2, 2021

schedule 3 min read

Fear Factory is open for 2021’s Halloween season and provides new ways to scare guests. Even in the aftermath of last year’s pandemic, Fear Factory has continued to impress its visitors with a truly horrifying experience.  Rob Dunfield, the co-founder of Fear Factory, talked about what makes this Salt Lake City’s top-rated haunted attraction.  “It’s […]

Hispanic Heritage in higher-education

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September 27, 2021

schedule 7 min read

Mexican Independence Day, Sept. 16, has long been a day filled with celebration of the culture and history of Mexico. This day represents Mexico’s liberation from Spain in 1810, and is celebrated nationwide in a variety of ways. “I was born in Mexico, but I’ve lived here most of my life,” said Jorge Garcia, a […]

Hispanic student spotlight: Michael Torres

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September 27, 2021

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Michael Torres, a sophomore studying communications, is a student of Colombian heritage. When he’s not on campus, Torres is on the basketball court with his friends or laughing with his family.  Although he was born and raised in the United States, Torres’ parents immigrated from Colombia to the US in the mid 90’s. At this […]

Speaker Series features female leaders in academia

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September 26, 2021

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Moving up the ranks of power in higher education has historically been a challenge for women in terms of unfair pay, inequality, and being overlooked for opportunities for promotion. To recognize and overcome the barriers that seem to hold some back, two professionals addressed these issues in the Roots of Knowledge Speaker Series to spread […]

10 years of women’s success

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September 26, 2021

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Editor’s Note: This article was updated on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 9 a.m. A previous version of the article incorrectly stated that the donation in question was $1.6 million, rather than $500,000, and it did not mention that the donation was given by the Todd Family Foundation. In celebration of their 10th Anniversary, the Women’s […]

Wolverines draw against GCU 0-0 to open WAC play

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September 25, 2021

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The Utah Valley women’s soccer team played to a scoreless overtime draw with the Grand Canyon Antelopes to open WAC play on Sept. 23 at Clyde Field. While neither side had many chances on goal, the story of the match was the Wolverines’ strikers who just couldn’t stay onside. In 110 minutes of play, UVU […]